How to Uplevel Your Lifestyle Decisions for Better Health & Happiness

Aren’t you tired of the same old routine? You keep promising yourself that you’ll turn your life around tomorrow, that you’ll go on that diet, start exercising, and spend more time with the people you love. Then, it’s late at night again, you stayed up binging a show, and you feel bad about yourself again. The only one that can break this vicious cycle is you.

1. Practice the art of mindful eating

Healthier decisions regarding your nutrition are also a big part of your new and improved lifestyle. Mindful eating focuses on how you eat as well as what you eat, though.

Small portions are more beneficial for your tummy than just a few big ones, which is why you should aim for five meals a day.

Also, make sure not to skip meals as this will only make you hungrier and more susceptible to cravings.

Drinking more water is also part of the art of mindful eating as it will nourish your inner organs as well as help clear up your skin.

Eating healthier is the basis for all other life-changing decisions. Food has the ultimate power to give you motivation and energy. It will be much easier to keep up with your routine as well as to deal with the challenges daily life throws at you when your body is properly fueled and prepared. Nothing can knock you down when your core is strong and unmovable.

2. Spread your wings

It’s time to get out of your cocoon and become the social butterfly you always knew you’d be. Prioritizing your friends and family this year will only bring you joy and stronger relationships. Regardless of how tired you might be after a long day at work, you’ll see how relaxing and unwinding it can be to go for a drink or coffee with someone you love.

Other people have the power to lift our spirits and motivate us to keep going. Unconditional love and support is something you should freely give and receive every chance you get. Make 2019 about nurturing the relationships you care about and giving your friends the attention they deserve. You’ll be surprised at how much more often the warm feeling next to your heart is present and how much more you’re smiling.

3. Discover your superhero power

Isn’t it amazing how people seem to have time for everything? They work nine to five yet they always look fresh and seem not to skip any of their workouts. Fitting in your workouts into your schedule and looking fit could be your new superpower, too. Of course, every superhero needs their trusty steed. Yours can be one of these powerful and eco-friendly electric bicycles! You can easily choose from many available options. You’ll leave people wondering how you suddenly have so much will to work, so much energy, and so much passion.

Cycling to work also opens up other superhero opportunities in your life. Let’s see: you’ll be more environmentally conscious, you’ll be fully in charge of your time and not depending on traffic or public transport, and you’ll be saving more money. As we all know, the kindness to the world around them, independence and confidence, and wise economic decisions are the main characteristics of all true heroes.

4. Life can be a land of milk and honey

Even though this idiom isn’t meant to be taken literally, life can quite literally be a land of milk and honey for your skin. The only way to uplevel your life decisions in this year is to introduce proper skincare to your routine. Both milk and honey are extremely beneficial for your skin’s health and are often the number one ingredients in homemade masks. They can exfoliate skin, clear acne, and make it much softer.

You’ll always fall short of being the best you can be if you don’t take care of your skin. It’s simple, the more radiant it is, the happier and more upbeat you feel. There’s not even a need to mention how much younger and healthier you’ll look and feel. Bringing life back to your skin also means bringing life back to your core.

Conclusion

Making good choices doesn’t come naturally to all of us, and that’s okay. The important thing is realizing how you need to change. The tips above will help you on your journey to success and make you feel like you’re on top of the world. The trick is to start with one change then move on to the next when you’re comfortable again. Baby steps guarantee consistency and success, which is what you’re aiming for.

About the author: My name is Mianna and I’m a passionate writer currently living and dreaming in Europe. Coffee is my fuel, chocolate and shopping are my guilty pleasures, while words are my tools to empower you to become the best possible version of yourself and live your most fulfilling life.